Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone can help me decide which used car to buy.
I currently drive a Focus ST but now that my job's changed I need to drive around 45 miles a day and I can't afford to fuel her anymore so it's time for a change.
The route I use is along Lincolnshire back roads that can be quite bumpy and busy with traffic. I've always like Land Rovers and there's a huge part of me thinking of a Freelander 2. It's the same tax as I'm used to with better mileage and a better driving position that I'm used to. I also like the idea of being able to throw a bike in the back (although I don't currently do this) and go off cycling now that I won't be cycling to work everyday and it'll be more practical for going camping in the Summer than the A3. Having said that, when I've spoken to others they all think it's a daft idea to get one because the roads aren't all that bad in winter and something more sensible is better. I keep getting told to go German or Jap and to not worry about higher mileage cars.
I've test driven one I liked that had 68,000 miles on the clock but it only has one key.
I've tried several other cars and have gone for an 2.0 TDI A3 Sportline. It's more sensible with 55mpg (compared to the Freelander's 37) and £130 year road tax. I can get a bike rack for it but then again that'll get crammed in my shed and become an annoyance when it's not on the car so I'm more reluctant to get one. The one I've test drive is 86,000 miles with bluetooth and sat nav as nice bonuses. I've even put a £200 deposit on it and am meant to part ex my focus tomorrow but all week I've been thinking more about the Freelander. I even found another one £100 cheaper that the dealer will price match. I kinda think that the lower mileage car will hold it's value better as well because I'm likely to keep the car for around 5 years.
So. Am I mad for still wanting the Freelander? What could I say to the dealer/insurance company tomorrow?
I was wondering if anyone can help me decide which used car to buy.
I currently drive a Focus ST but now that my job's changed I need to drive around 45 miles a day and I can't afford to fuel her anymore so it's time for a change.
The route I use is along Lincolnshire back roads that can be quite bumpy and busy with traffic. I've always like Land Rovers and there's a huge part of me thinking of a Freelander 2. It's the same tax as I'm used to with better mileage and a better driving position that I'm used to. I also like the idea of being able to throw a bike in the back (although I don't currently do this) and go off cycling now that I won't be cycling to work everyday and it'll be more practical for going camping in the Summer than the A3. Having said that, when I've spoken to others they all think it's a daft idea to get one because the roads aren't all that bad in winter and something more sensible is better. I keep getting told to go German or Jap and to not worry about higher mileage cars.
I've test driven one I liked that had 68,000 miles on the clock but it only has one key.
I've tried several other cars and have gone for an 2.0 TDI A3 Sportline. It's more sensible with 55mpg (compared to the Freelander's 37) and £130 year road tax. I can get a bike rack for it but then again that'll get crammed in my shed and become an annoyance when it's not on the car so I'm more reluctant to get one. The one I've test drive is 86,000 miles with bluetooth and sat nav as nice bonuses. I've even put a £200 deposit on it and am meant to part ex my focus tomorrow but all week I've been thinking more about the Freelander. I even found another one £100 cheaper that the dealer will price match. I kinda think that the lower mileage car will hold it's value better as well because I'm likely to keep the car for around 5 years.
So. Am I mad for still wanting the Freelander? What could I say to the dealer/insurance company tomorrow?